Rajasthan CM: BJP leader Bhajanlal Sharma to be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Bhajanlal Sharma, a prominent figure in the BJP, is poised to assume the role of Chief Minister in Rajasthan. Today, the BJP's elected MLAs in the state will convene for a crucial meeting to formalize this decision. Bhajan Lal Sharma is now set to be the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, as declared by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday. He emerged victorious in the recent elections for the Sanganer assembly seat, beating Congress's Pushpendra Bhardwaj by a significant margin of over 48,081 votes. The announcement, featuring Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and two co-observers, is eagerly anticipated. The new Chief Minister's identity will be disclosed after the meeting. Leading contenders for the position include Vasundhara Raje, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Ashwini Vaishnaw. Stay tuned for updates following the BJP legislature party meeting scheduled for 4:00 pm on Tuesday, which mandates the attendance of all elected MLAs.
- The BJP will announce the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan todayย after a meeting of its elected members.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will oversee the selection process.
- Bhajanlal Sharmaย is expected to be named the new Chief Minister.
- Other potential candidates include former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Union Ministers.
- The meeting will begin atย 4:00 PM today.
WHO IS BHAJAN LAL SHARMA?
Bhajan Lal Sharma is an important member of the BJP with a notable career in politics. He has been the State General Secretary for the BJP four times.
In a big win at the polls, Bhajan Lal Sharma secured victory in the Sanganer assembly seat with a significant lead. He got an impressive 145,162 votes, beating his Indian National Congress (INC) opponent, Pushpendra Bhardwaj, who received 97,081 votes. This victory shows Sharma's popularity and strong support from the people.